Music - AA-T
A.A. Degree for Transfer Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 23.0 - 26.0 credits
The Music program at College of the Siskiyous offers coursework in the areas of vocal performance, instrumental performance, and music and theater performance. The coursework includes theory, keyboarding, and ear training skills. This program prepares students for one of the many careers in music; broadens their general knowledge of music; and develops performance skills and the option to pursue an advanced degree in music. The Associate of Arts in Music for Transfer will prepare students for further studies toward a California State University (CSU) baccalaureate degree in Music. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals. Other requirements include completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses, minimum overall grade point average of 2.0, minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and completion of Cal-GETC (California General Education Transfer Curriculum).
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Music: AA-T Degree Requirements: Complete all of the following | 23-26 | |
| IMPORTANT: To obtain the Associate in Arts Degree in Music for Transfer, students must complete the following requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0: | ||
| Any needed transferable electives to reach a total of 60 CSU transferable units. | ||
| As part of the GE classes required for completion of the degree, students should plan to take English 1001 and complete the Math competency requirement their first year. | ||
| Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible (3 units from the major requirements can be counted in GE) | ||
| Required Core: Complete all of the following | 11-12 | |
| Required Core #1 | 3-4 | |
| MUS 1004 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUS 1101 | Music Theory I | 4 |
| Required Core #2: Complete all of the following | 8 | |
| MUS 1601 | Music Theory II | 4 |
| MUS 2101 | Music Theory III | 4 |
| Applied Music Requirements | 2 | |
| MUS 1014 | Applied Music - Technique | 2 |
| List A Requirements | 4 | |
| MUS 2601 | Music Theory IV | 4 |
| Major Ensemble/Specialized Ensemble Requirements (some courses listed are repeatable) | 6-8 | |
| MUS 1041 | Orchestra | 1.5 |
| MUS 1105 | Concert Choir | 1.5 |
| MUS 1111 | Concert Band | 1.5 |
| MUS 1507 | Chamber Singers | 1.5 |
| MUS 1508 | Chamber Music Ensemble | 1.5 |
| MUS 1512 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 2 |
| MUS 1516 | Jazz Band | 1.5 |
Recommended Sequence
Music: AA-T
Term 1 (6.5-8 units)
- MUS1004 - Fundamentals of Music (3)
- MUS1101 - Music Theory I (4)
- MUS1014 - Applied Music - Technique (2)
- MUS1041 - Orchestra (1.5)
- MUS1105 - Concert Choir (1.5)
- MUS1111 - Concert Band (1.5)
- MUS1507 - Chamber Singers (1.5)
- MUS1508 - Chamber Music Ensemble (1.5)
- MUS1512 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble (2)
- MUS1516 - Jazz Band (1.5)
Term 2 (5.5-6 units)
- MUS1601 - Music Theory II (4)
- MUS1041 - Orchestra (1.5)
- MUS1105 - Concert Choir (1.5)
- MUS1111 - Concert Band (1.5)
- MUS1507 - Chamber Singers (1.5)
- MUS1508 - Chamber Music Ensemble (1.5)
- MUS1512 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble (2)
- MUS1516 - Jazz Band (1.5)
Term 3 (5.5-6 units)
- MUS2101 - Music Theory III (4)
- MUS1041 - Orchestra (1.5)
- MUS1105 - Concert Choir (1.5)
- MUS1111 - Concert Band (1.5)
- MUS1507 - Chamber Singers (1.5)
- MUS1508 - Chamber Music Ensemble (1.5)
- MUS1512 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble (2)
- MUS1516 - Jazz Band (1.5)
Term 4 (5.5-6 units)
- MUS2601 - Music Theory IV (4)
- MUS1041 - Orchestra (1.5)
- MUS1105 - Concert Choir (1.5)
- MUS1111 - Concert Band (1.5)
- MUS1507 - Chamber Singers (1.5)
- MUS1508 - Chamber Music Ensemble (1.5)
- MUS1512 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble (2)
- MUS1516 - Jazz Band (1.5)